"A Basic Course in Speech, Auditory, and Language Development: What Educators who Provide Services for Children Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing Need to Know"
Enroll now for the Online course "A Basic Course in Speech, Auditory, and Language Development: What Educators Who Provide Services for Children Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing Need to Know" through the School District of Waukesha. The online course is being offered for one credit through Alverno College. Contact Lynn Cummings, lcumming@waukesha.k12.wi.us to enroll in the class. The course has been developed through collaborative efforts with WESDPHH-Outreach , the department of public instruction, and the Preschool Discretionary Grant Statewide Auditory-Oral Demonstration Project, and the School District of Waukesha staff. Course registration fee: $50.00
"Teaching Children with Hearing Loss: A Foundation for Regular Education Teachers"
This online course provides regular education teacher with a foundation in understanding hearing loss, the causes of hearing loss, and the impact of a hearing loss on education available for one graduate credit through Alverno College. This course has been developed through collaborative efforts with the WESPDHH-Outreach offices, the department of public instruction, the Preschool Discretionary Grant Statewide Auditory-Oral Demonstration Project, and the School District of Waukesha staff. Contact Deb Koller , dkoller@waukesha.k12, to enroll in the online class. Course registration fee: $50.00
FM Manufacturer Updates for WI School Audiologists
November 3, in Baraboo, WI
Representatives from Lifeline, Lightspeed, Phonak, Oticon and Sonovation will provide information regarding updates to their asistive listening devices, personal amplification and sound field technology. For more information, contact Stacie Heckendorf at 608-355-2023 or anastasia.heckendorf@wesp-dhh.wi.gov.
Visual Phonics
November 10-11, in Appleton, WI
Bettie Waddie-Smith, speech-language pathologist for the Laurent Clerc Center at Gallaudet University, along with Vanessa Wilson, speech-language pathologist in the Virginia Public Schools, will train participants in “See the Sound Visual Phonics.” Visual Phonics pairs a print symbol and hand symbol to represent speech sounds. Participants will learn how to produce hand symbols, how to recognize print symbols, as well as strategies to apply the Visual Phonics system in the classroom or speech and language room. For more information, contact Holly Kloiber at 262-787-9580 or holly.kloiber@wesp-dhh.wi.gov.
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Working with Children with Dual Sensory Loss, Including Those with Multiple Disabilities
November 16-17, 2006 at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Madison, WI
Presenters: Barbara Miles & Joe Cutter
This workshop is designed for educational staff who work with the diverse and unique needs of children with multiple disabilities and a sensory impairment (MDSI). Learn from Joseph Cutter and Barbara Miles, nationally recognized experts in the field of working with children with multiple disabilities and sensory impairments.
For more information, contact: Marcy Dicker, WESP Outreach Director at 262-787-9540 v/tty or at marcy.dicker@wesp-dhh.wi.gov, or Stacy Grandt, WCBVI Outreach at 608-758-6145 or at stacy.grandt@wcbvi.k12.wi.us, or Lyn Ayer, WDE Project Director at 920-929-9260 phone/fax or lynayer@powercom.net.
Deaf Mentor Project Training: What is Deaf Culture?
November 17-18, 2006, Wisconsin Dells
Join our Deaf Mentors and learn from a variety of presenters and role models – get an in-depth perspective on Deaf Culture. For more information, contact Bonnie Eldred at deafmentor@wesp-dhh.wi.gov.
Professional Pre-Conference
March 8-9, 2007, Marriott West Hotel, Madison
Join other professionals and learn from the Parent Conference keynote and workshop speakers. Connect with families by joining us for dinner at the Annual Statewide Parent Conference. For more information, contact Stefanie Kessen at 715-261-7717 or stefanie.kessen@wesp-dhh.wi.gov.
5th Annual Statewide Parent Conference "Families: Celebrating our Differences, Honoring our Choices"
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March 9-11, 2007, Marriott West Hotel, Madison
Families will learn from and be inspired by a keynote speaker and break-out workshops. Children will have a variety of activities to choose from, while parents attend workshops and discussion groups. Families can enjoy a variety of family activities and take advantage of the hotel amenities, as well as planned events in the evenings.
For more information, contact: Laurie Nelson at 608-266-6438 or laurie.nelson@wesp-dhh.wi.gov
